More controversy hit the Cannon County Election Commission last night during their monthly meeting. Election Commission member Louise Mayo got up before the Commission and made a presentation concerning the last few months of tension between Election Administrator Stan Dobson who wrote a letter of complaint against Ms. Mayo and sent it to the State Election Offices. Commission member Jackie Gannon after the presentation immediately made a motion to fire Stan Dobson Louise Mayo seconded the motion. Unprofessional Conduct was the reason cited for the termination of Stan Dobson. The motion passed 3 votes to 2 with Commissioners Matt Studd and Chairman Dennis Lindbergh voting against the motion. Sue Patrick was the third commissioner to vote for the decision. During the process Commissioner Matt Studd questioned the validity of the termination claiming that the Commission can not fire the Administration of Elections. The Commission members will now check with the State Election Office to find out what the procedure is to naming a successor. Mr. Dobson threatened a lawsuit and turned in his keys before leaving the building peacefully. The meeting was then recessed until Thursday night
